Remember this? The term yuppie (short for "young urban professional" or "young upwardly mobile professionals") is popularized in the early 80s. The Yuppie Handbook is published in 1983, and Sen. Gary... more

Remember this? The term yuppie (short for "young urban professional" or "young upwardly mobile professionals") is popularized in the early 80s. The Yuppie Handbook is published in 1983, and Sen. Gary Hart runs as a "yuppie candidate" for President of the United States

On this day in 1982… Cal Ripken, Jr plays the first of what eventually becomes his record-breaking streak of 2,632 consecutive Major-League Baseball games.

Picture it: Duran Duran's "Hungry Like the Wolf" is a favorite in 1983.

On this day in 1980… The New York Islanders win their first Stanley Cup with a goal by Bobby Nystrom during overtime of game six of the Stanley Cup final.

Picture it: Mick shows New York how it's done Down Under in "Crocodile" Dundee.

On this day in 1980… Pac-Man (the best-selling arcade game of all-time) is released. The game becomes a social phenomenon and inspires, among other things, an animated television series and a... more

On this day in 1980… Pac-Man (the best-selling arcade game of all-time) is released. The game becomes a social phenomenon and inspires, among other things, an animated television series and a top-ten hit single.

On this day in 1980... Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back is released. It earns more than $538 million worldwide over the original run and several re-releases, making it the highest... more

On this day in 1980... Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back is released. It earns more than $538 million worldwide over the original run and several re-releases, making it the highest grossing film of 1980.

Did you know? Orville Redenbacher introduced the world to microwave popcorn in 1983.

Remember this? In 1987, "Baby Jessica" becomes famous at the age of 18 months after falling into a well in Midland, Texas. Rescuers work for 58 hours to free her, and the story gains worldwide media... more

Remember this? In 1987, "Baby Jessica" becomes famous at the age of 18 months after falling into a well in Midland, Texas. Rescuers work for 58 hours to free her, and the story gains worldwide media attention.

Picture it: Family Ties airs from 1982 to 1989, starring Michael J Fox as Reagan-loving, tie-wearing teenager Alex P Keaton.

Did you know? In 1982, the first video game consoles to be officially called "Atari 2600" were released – without wood grain. The all-black consoles were nicknamed "Darth Vader."

Remember This? In 1983, Michael Jackson debuts his backslide dance move during a performance of "Billie Jean" on Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever and the moonwalk is born! It becomes his... more

Remember This? In 1983, Michael Jackson debuts his backslide dance move during a performance of "Billie Jean" on Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever and the moonwalk is born! It becomes his signature move and one of the best-known dance techniques in the world.

Picture it: Magic Johnson celebrates the Lakers 1980 NBA finals win. He's awarded MVP for his clutch performance.

Quotable 80s "FRANKIE SAYS RELAX" in reference to the song "Relax" By British band Frankie goes to Hollywood, as seen on T-shirts everywhere.

Some TV shows emerged or became more popular in 1980's such as Dallas, Cheers, The Golden Girls, Family Ties and Miami Vice. Miami Vice, particularly Sonny Crockett, popularized and became... more

Some TV shows emerged or became more popular in 1980's such as Dallas, Cheers, The Golden Girls, Family Ties and Miami Vice. Miami Vice, particularly Sonny Crockett, popularized and became trendsetter in terms of boosting Ray Ban Wayfarer, casual blazer and canvas shoes.

Quotable 80s: "What chu talkin bout Willis?" Gary Coleman (as adopted orphan Arnold) in Different Strokes

Remember this? Izod shirts are given new life when wild colors are introduced into the line in the 80s. They become a signature item of the "preppy" wardrobe, and are even mentioned in The Official... more

Remember this? Izod shirts are given new life when wild colors are introduced into the line in the 80s. They become a signature item of the "preppy" wardrobe, and are even mentioned in The Official Preppy Handbook of 1980.

Did you know? Parachute pants were originally created for break dancing. They were made of heavy nylon that could endure contact with break dancing surfaces and were narrow in ankles, sometimes... more

Did you know? Parachute pants were originally created for break dancing. They were made of heavy nylon that could endure contact with break dancing surfaces and were narrow in ankles, sometimes cinched with cord, to increase mobility for dance moves. By the end of the decade, the style had become fashionable and they were manufactured using lightweight synthetic fabrics.

On this day in 1989… The state of Massachusetts declares this day "New Kids on the Block Day."

If I coudl pick any time to live it would be the mid 1980's to mid 1990's. Music, tv shows and movies were at its best!!!

John Hughes is the quintessential 80s film director, with classics like Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Weird Science, The Breakfast Club, Some Kind of Wonderful, and 16 Candles.

No rundown of 80s pop music would be complete without mentioning the hair metal mega-bands of the late 1980s. From Poison and Def Leppard to Guns n Roses and Bon Jovi, these bands topped the pop... more

No rundown of 80s pop music would be complete without mentioning the hair metal mega-bands of the late 1980s. From Poison and Def Leppard to Guns n Roses and Bon Jovi, these bands topped the pop charts in the second half of the decade.

80s music covers a wide and highly diverse set of musical styles from the good, the bad, to the downright ugly (read, Rick Astley, Debbie Gibson or say, Glass Tiger). But, in each of these categories... more

80s music covers a wide and highly diverse set of musical styles from the good, the bad, to the downright ugly (read, Rick Astley, Debbie Gibson or say, Glass Tiger). But, in each of these categories there were jewels – songs and bands that remain with us.

Quotable 80s:" I can't believe I gave my panties to a geek." Molly Ringwald as Sam Baker in Sixteen Candles

tell your girl to stop Pagin' me!

On this day in 1981… US Pres. Ronald Reagan is shot in the chest outside a Washington, D.C. hotel by John Hinckley Jr. Two police officers and Press Secretary James Brady are also wounded.

Did you know? Madonnas "Material Girl" music video mimicked Marilyn Monroe's performance of the song "Diamonds Are a Girls Best Friend" from the 1953 film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.

I got a GOLD CHAIN (like it was 1980) I'm On COCAINE (like it was 1980) I'm Like Yo Meign!

Picture It: 750 million people tune in to see the fairytale wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Lady Diana Spencer in 1981.

Did you know? In 1987, Aretha Franklin became the first woman ever inducted into the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame.